how to adjust the minor adjustment thing on the clasp?

[erock]

Im sorrry for the terrible desrciption but what I am talking about is the adjustment thing on the inside of the clasp on a datejust jubilee bracelt. If anyone knows what I am talking about, could you please tell me how to adjust it to make the bracelet a little tighter? Thank you.

[slcbbrown]

All of mine have a spring bar thing that you can depress and the bracelet comes apart at the clasp. Just reattach the spring bar in a different set of holes to make the bracelet shorter. Does that help?

[erock]

yes actually it does. what im really asking is how exactly do you depress the bar? is their a tool i need to use or can i use a toothpick or something small to push each side in? thank you

[Prince]

Originally Posted by erock

...is their a tool i need to use or can i use a toothpick or something small to push each side in? thank you

Yes - pictured below:



However, as you can see, it is easy to substitute a small screwdriver or a pick of some sort. I would NOT use a toothpick. But in any case, do the work over a surface where you can find the stupid pin if it shoots out of the clasp (as it often does).

Good luck! It is not difficult. JJ does it all the time!

BTW, I love your technical term "minor adjustment thing". Actually, that's a great description of a springbar tool!!!

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Prince

Yes - pictured below:



However, as you can see, it is easy to substitute a small screwdriver or a pick of some sort. I would NOT use a toothpick. But in any case, do the work over a surface where you can find the stupid pin if it shoots out of the clasp (as it often does).

Good luck! It is not difficult. JJ does it all the time!

Yes do not lose the pin, had mine fly on the other side of the room. OMG

[Prince]

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Yes do not lose the pin, had mine fly on the other side of the room. OMG

Indeed. I have no idea why NASA hasn't started to use those things to launch satellites!

[Tools]

It's easiest to push the pin in then tip it over inside the clasp to the next hole until it snaps in; then turn the watch over and do the other side..

That way it doesn't get outside the clasp and fly up and smack you in the nose........

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Prince

Indeed. I have no idea why NASA hasn't started to use those things to launch satellites!

The good news is they do not give way to often. Rolex makes good spring bars.

[ParisDakarBmw]

Originally Posted by Tools

It's easiest to push the pin in then tip it over inside the clasp to the next hole until it snaps in; then turn the watch over and do the other side..

That way it doesn't get outside the clasp and fly up and smack you in the nose........

Exactly like that. I use a paper clip if I'm in a pinch.

[Prince]

Originally Posted by Safetrends

The good news is they do not give way to often. Rolex makes good spring bars.

Yep! As is the whole watch, IMHO!!!

[kyle L]

I just use a tiny jeweler's screwdriver, no biggy.

[Prince]

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Exactly like that. I use a paper clip if I'm in a pinch.

And speaking of pinches...that's another thing to avoid when playing around with the clasp!

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Tools

It's easiest to push the pin in then tip it over inside the clasp to the next hole until it snaps in; then turn the watch over and do the other side..

That way it doesn't get outside the clasp and fly up and smack you in the nose........

Larry that is way to easy, we have to make it harder than that.

:r ofl:

[Tools]

I use this...

But I wouldn't recommend it unless you have steady hands....

[Prince]

Originally Posted by Tools

I use this...

But I wouldn't recommend it unless you have steady hands....

Can we see that in action, Larry?

[dgr8dude]

I used a toothpick to adjust the bracelet of my GMT Master today :)

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Tools

It's easiest to push the pin in then tip it over inside the clasp to the next hole until it snaps in; then turn the watch over and do the other side..

That way it doesn't get outside the clasp and fly up and smack you in the nose........

That's probably how I damaged my right eye!!

[Prince]

Originally Posted by dgr8dude

I used a toothpick to adjust the bracelet of my GMT Master today :)

You were lucky. But I guess, in a pinch...

[Prince]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's probably how I damaged my right eye!!

And also responsible for the brain damage, I would imagine...

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Prince

And also responsible for the brain damage, I would imagine...

That's right, ya tosser............right through the Optic nerve into the hypothalamus of wherever the hell that nerve leads to!!

[erock]

BTW, I love your technical term "minor adjustment thing". Actually, that's a great description of a springbar tool!!!

I know, as you can tell I am very up to date on my technical watch tech terms.

Thank you all for the tips. I have some very small screwdrivers that I may use to go ahead and give it a try.

[Prince]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's right, ya tosser............right through the Optic nerve into the hypothalamus of wherever the hell that nerve leads to!!

See! Already losing all the coherence you might have once had, however small!

[erock]

Originally Posted by Tools

It's easiest to push the pin in then tip it over inside the clasp to the next hole until it snaps in; then turn the watch over and do the other side..

That way it doesn't get outside the clasp and fly up and smack you in the nose........

Thats what I was thinking would be the easiest way to do it as well, but with my skills I may just need to wear saftey goggles just in case

[erock]

Originally Posted by Tools

I use this...

But I wouldn't recommend it unless you have steady hands....

That looks like something Jocke would use to "fix" one of his watches. I think I'll stick to a miniture screwdriver.

[Prince]

Originally Posted by erock

BTW, I love your technical term "minor adjustment thing". Actually, that's a great description of a springbar tool!!!

I know, as you can tell I am very up to date on my technical watch tech terms.

Thank you all for the tips. I have some very small screwdrivers that I may use to go ahead and give it a try.

Excellent! Best of luck!!!

[Prince]

Originally Posted by erock

That looks like something Jocke would use to "fix" one of his watches. I think I'll stick to a miniture screwdriver.

Very wise, Eric. Very wise indeed!

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's probably how I damaged my right eye!!

JJ you need to wear a safety shield, then safety glasses if you are going to work on Rolex watches. Or you might end up looking like this nut job.

[erock]

One more question, which is the proper, or easier side to adjust it on? I want to bring it it one place so should I adjst the one that connects directly to the bracelet (and is further away from the body when on your left wrist), or the one that is connected to the clasp ( and is closer to the body when on your left wrist)? I know this is probably a poor description but if you know what I am talking about Id greatly appreciate the advice! Thanks!

[erock]

Nevermind-I figured it out. Please ignore the above post as well as the picture below (which is not my watch, just a google image). I realized only one is adjustable. And just as an FYI for you all, I just did this using a minature screwdriver type with a plastic point, I was nervous as heck and my heart was beating really fast (yes I know that is kind of pathetic but this watch is brand new to me and Ive never touched anything on it before), but I managed to get it done and realized it is extremely easy and the watch fits better now. Thanks for all the help guys!